Chess is hard to figure. As deep and as glorious as it is, the game has a human side. Perhaps the meteoric rise and subsequent tragedy that was Bobby had some influence on Josh. Unless you can walk a mile in the shoes of a true prodigy, and how many can honestly make that claim, then it's hard to judge Josh. You can admire his accomplishments, and wish him the best. I don't believe it's about the money. Only a few can understand the true cost the game exacts on such players. Theirs is the truest understand the game. Go figure.
I've got a simpler answer. He stated many times in his book, that he loved watching people squirm across a chessboard before he handed them there arse. When he finally reached the level where he wasn't the only prodigy in the room, and people were handing him HIS arse, and watching HIM squirm, he "Lost the love." for chess.
I've read his book and not once did he say that. There is no need to be resentful for him quitting chess. He no longer enjoyed it because the movie made fans crowd around him and ask for autographs and pester him.
Chess is hard to figure. As deep and as glorious as it is, the game has a human side. Perhaps the meteoric rise and subsequent tragedy that was Bobby had some influence on Josh. Unless you can walk a mile in the shoes of a true prodigy, and how many can honestly make that claim, then it's hard to judge Josh. You can admire his accomplishments, and wish him the best. I don't believe it's about the money. Only a few can understand the true cost the game exacts on such players. Theirs is the truest understand the game. Go figure.
I've got a simpler answer. He stated many times in his book, that he loved watching people squirm across a chessboard before he handed them there arse. When he finally reached the level where he wasn't the only prodigy in the room, and people were handing him HIS arse, and watching HIM squirm, he "Lost the love." for chess.